line of influence

sometimes capitalized I
: one of a series of lines that appear on the Mount of Venus inside and parallel or perpendicular to the Life line and that are usually held by palmists to indicate influences on a person's life from outside factors especially by relatives or close friends

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“Line of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/line%20of%20influence. Accessed 10 Dec. 2024.

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